what steps did you take to become an oncology RN

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Hey,

im a high chool junior, and need information from experienced nurses. i know i want to become a nurse and specialize in onology, but im unsure on what steps to take. can anyone pleaze tell me what courses you took, what classes you signed up for to help u become a successful nurse

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a few suggestions: get your med/surg experience if you don't already have it. be proficient there first. then do some prn hours on the oncology and make sure it's your bag. get your oncology drug admin certification. you can also look at an M.S. in Oncology nursing - some univerisites offer.

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a few suggestions: get your med/surg experience if you don't already have it. be proficient there first. then do some prn hours on the oncology and make sure it's your bag. get your oncology drug admin certification. you can also look at an M.S. in Oncology nursing - some univerisites offer.

ps - apologies, just remembered you are still in high school. Obviously make sure you are good at math and science and evaluate if this is the right career for you honestly. Then in early in your senior year or late in your junior of high school start selecting and applying to nursing programs in your area.

without a nursing degree you won't get anywhere of course.

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Thank You

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